“Cloud services,” “cloud computing,” “cloud storage,” and “in the cloud” are all terms used when talking about “the cloud.” Even some reading this article might find it challenging to provide a universal definition to describe cloud-based services.

CEA recently surveyed American adults to better understand how consumers perceive cloud-based services. We looked to better understand how familiar they are with the cloud, what cloud-based services they currently use and what services they will potentially use in the future.

As consumers look to familiarize themselves with cloud-based offerings; manufacturers, retailers, app developers and/or service providers will need to learn how to communicate best what “the cloud” is and its value proposition in order to both effectively advertise and as well as sell cloud services.

To continue reading, tell us a little about yourself.

Don't worry! As long as you use the same browser and don't delete your cookies for the next six months, you won’t need to fill it out again.